Vaccine or Vax for Word of the Year — VOA Learning English

Article · Language: English · Level: hard · Author: VOA Learning English · ≈ 4 min · 585 words

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The word “vaccine” can bring out emotions and discussions in ways it never did before the start of the pandemic.

In some countries, new variants are spreading as COVID-19 vaccines have yet to arrive. In others, shots are wasted as citizens fight against the government’s vaccination requirements.

“Vaccine” has come to represent not just scientific progress but also political divisions around the world. That is why two major dictionary publishers have chosen "vaccine" and "vax" as the 2021 words of the year.

Peter Sokolowski is an editor with American dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster. He told The Associated Press the word “vaccine” represents two stories.

“One is the science story, which is…

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Dan Novak wrote this story for VOA Learning English with additional reporting from The Associated Press. Mario Ritter, Jr. was the editor.

Source: learningenglish.voanews.com/a/vaccine-or-vax-for-word-of-the-year/6332598.html

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